Shyam Benegal: Trailblazer of Indian parallel cinema

Film director Shyam Benegal during an interview at Tardeo on October 30, 2023 in Mumbai, India Credit: Hindustan Times/Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal redefined cinema in the 1970s, pioneering the Parallel Cinema movement, also called 'Art House,' 'New Wave,' or his preferred 'Alternative Cinema.' His groundbreaking films earned him widespread national and international acclaim. SBS Hindi honors Benegal’s legacy by sharing an excerpt from a 2004 archival interview, celebrating his transformative contributions to Indian cinema.

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Published 25 December 2024 7:01pm

Updated 25 December 2024 8:36pm

By Anita Barar

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Source: SBS

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Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal redefined cinema in the 1970s, pioneering the Parallel Cinema movement, also called 'Art House,' 'New Wave,' or his preferred 'Alternative Cinema.' His groundbreaking films earned him widespread national and international acclaim. SBS Hindi honors Benegal’s legacy by sharing an excerpt from a 2004 archival interview, celebrating his transformative contributions to Indian cinema.

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